Accident Probes

NTSB Reports: November 2020

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 09:17 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of accidents involved engine failures, power loss, or suspected engine performance issues, often leading to forced landings or loss of control.
Loss of control during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff, landing, and maneuvering, was a common factor, resulting in runway excursions, bounced landings, and stalls.
Several incidents highlighted concerns related to aircraft airworthiness, maintenance oversight, fuel management, and pilot decision-making, with some accidents involving fatalities and post-impact fires.

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Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III/V

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